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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Live Cattle

(LIV)

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18918.8
18938.8
135.0pts (0.72%)

High: 18948.8

Low: 18783.8

67% of client accounts are short on this market

The percentage of IG client accounts with positions in this market that are currently long or short. Calculated to the nearest 1%.

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Minimum size 0.25

Contract size USD 4

One Pip means 0.01 cents per pound

Value of one Pip USD 4 (GBP 3.16)

Margin 10%

Minimum stop distance 40

Minimum guaranteed stop distance 200

Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:

Tier Position size Margin
1 0 - 20 Contracts - USD 10%
2 20 - 40 Contracts - USD 10%
3 40 - 60 Contracts - USD 10%
4 60 + Contracts - USD 10%

If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.

Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.

Expiry date 31/01/25

Last dealing date and time 31/01/25 19:00


Settlement


Settles based on the official settlement price of the CME Live Cattle future on the last dealing day +/- IG dealing spread.

Last rollover time 31/01/25 18:45


Rollover info


Usually, initial position closed at official closing level of day before last dealing day +/- closing spread; new position in next contract opened at official closing level of the new contract from same day, +/- opening spread.

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